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Fish Tacos Lime Crema: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor

Fish Tacos Lime Crema: The Ultimate Recipe for Flavor
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Indulge in the delightful and vibrant flavors of Fish Tacos Lime Crema—the perfect addition to your weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. These tacos feature perfectly spiced white fish, complemented by a zesty lime crema and a refreshing slaw, making them both delicious and nutritious. With just 25 minutes of preparation, you can serve a meal bursting with flavor that everyone will love. Customize your tacos with various toppings like avocado slices or hot sauce, ensuring that every bite is tailored to your taste. Quick, healthy, and mouthwatering, these fish tacos are sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs White Fish Fillets (Cod, Mahi-Mahi, or Tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 Limes, juiced and zested
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 4 cups Shredded Cabbage (green or red, or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 12 Corn or Flour Tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: Avocado slices, Hot Sauce, Pickled Onions

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Generously rub the spice mixture all over the fish pieces.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Carefully place the seasoned fish pieces in the hot skillet. Ensure not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  6. Cook for about 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Once cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before flaking it with a fork.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and minced garlic to create the lime crema.
  9. Stir in chopped fresh cilantro.
  10. Season lime crema with salt and black pepper to taste.
  11. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
  12. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  13. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
  14. Warm tortillas using one of three methods: in a dry skillet over medium heat, in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel, or in the oven wrapped in foil.
  15. Place slaw in the center of each tortilla generously.
  16. Top slaw with cooked fish; flake with fork if desired.
  17. Drizzle generously with lime crema.
  18. Use any optional toppings like avocado slices or hot sauce as desired.
  19. Serve your delicious fish tacos immediately.

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